Grants and Contracts Manager | College of Medicine

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 15, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s) 1143-NN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager, 1143-YN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager Business Title Grants and Contracts Manager | College of Medicine Employee Type Admin. Professional Position Details The Opportunity: As the Grants and Contracts Manage r with the Elson S Floyd College of Medicine (ESFCOM) Research Administration Office, you have substantial responsibility for directing or controlling program operations and is accountable for the allocation of resources and program results. You provide highly responsible administrative and financial oversight to the Vice Dean and Director for pre- and post-award grants and contracts activities, including grant review and submission, funds management and renewal documentation, effort reporting, financial reconciliations, and final award closure. In this position, you serve as the senior pre- and post-award grants management and research finance representative for COM, ensuring efficient operations of all research grant and contract activities, while meeting all institutional, state and federal compliance requirements. Essential Job Functions 40% Manages Pre-Award Activities 20% Post-Award Budget Management and Analysis 10% Grants & Contract Management Administration 10% Project Management Responsibilities 10% Supervision 5% Manages Post Award Activities (Effort & Cost-Sharing) 5% Other Additional Information The screening of applicants begins November 12, 2026 . This is a full time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,241.12 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or other related degree. Four (4) years of experience managing grants and/or contracts, or other closely related experience which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs, such as: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access. Knowledge of tools including database administration, electronic proposal systems and other related software. Working knowledge of federal, state and sponsor regulations, guidelines pertaining to contract and grant administration. Knowledge of grant and contract methods and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a relevant field. Previous higher education experience in pre- and/or post-award grants and contracts. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Department Name: Office of Research Location: Spokane, WA This position is located on the WSU Spokane campus in Spokane, WA, and may be eligible for a hybrid or regionally remote work arrangement, to be discussed if selected for an interview. Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online applic…

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